Banks deny fraud claims on unauthorized transactions without explanation
Consumers who report unauthorized bank charges often have their fraud claims denied with little explanation, while the company that charged them is unreachable by phone. This leaves victims without a clear path to recover funds despite following the required reporting steps.
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